FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES [ FCS ]
group activities, project based activities, guest presenters, observation, and research. Students in this course will be working towards their CDA( Child Development Associate) hours.
Early Childhood Careers I [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Child and Human Development Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Plan and develop lessons and activities for children
• Read aloud and teach lessons to preschool children development skills and service learning
• Explore and research various career opportunities working with children
• Create a preschool learning environment using space, relationships, materials, and routines as resources for constructing an interesting, secure, and enjoyable learning experience
Students in this course will be working towards their CDA( Child Development Associate) hours. Co-Curricular Connection: FCCLA Co-curricular Connection: Educators Rising
Early Childhood Careers II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Students will be working towards obtaining certification in their CDA( Child Development Associates). This is a nationally credentialed certification designed for 11-12th grade students. Students will begin compiling their portfolio and complete their competency statements for their CDA
Project, activities etc.: Compiling their portfolio Instructional focus: Students will be working independently towards obtaining certifications in their CDA( Child Development Associates) Potential College Credit & National Certification: MCTC, HTC, and Normandale pending CDA completion
Early Childhood Parenting Program Prerequisite / Selection process: Pregnant or parenting students accessing the CAPE daycare program Intended audience: Pregnant or parenting students accessing the CAPE daycare program Credit: One trimester = 0.5 Elective Major outcomes: Students will learn important life skills, self-advocacy, nutrition, advocating for the baby / child, interpersonal skills, parenting skills including, but not limited to feeding, hygiene, discipline / setting expectations, achieving growth milestones, accessing community resources. Projects, activities, etc.: Observation of babies / child; goal setting for individual needs
Coll Foundation of Education [ Concurrent enrollment with Anoka Ramsey Community College ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisites / Selection Process: College admission requirements Credit: Two trimesters / One Period = 1.0 credit Successful completion will earn 4 college credits. Major outcomes:
• Exploration of the education profession
• Exploration and application of topics related to education: learning, assessment, history, instructional strategies
• 30 hours field experience Instructional focus: Discussion, small / large group activities, project based activities, guest presenters, field trips, observation
DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS
Fashion, Apparel, and Design Prerequisite / Selection process: none Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit * Students will receive an art credit for the course. Major outcomes:
• Analyze how culture is connected to fashion
• Create apparel designs that use the principals and elements of design
• Apply technical skills to create a textile product Projects, activities, etc.: Design sketches related to the principles and elements of design; hands-on experience in pattern selection, construction apparel designs. Instructional focus: Project-based fashion designs and apparel construction. Students will be exposed to industry technology in the field of apparel and design.
Interior Design and Housing Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit * Students will receive an art credit for the course. Major outcomes:
• Analyze past and present housing trends and cultural influences in the United States.
• Create a design that utilizes all of the elements of art
• Sketch a floor plan using planning terminology and architectural symbols
Project, activities, etc.: History of housing timeline; analyze the principals and elements of design; evaluate a client’ s profile to create a detailed, specific project to meet a client’ s needs
Instructional focus: Students design functional and appealing living spaces.
FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Consumer Strategies Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit This course does not meet the Financial Literacy Requirements. Major outcomes:
• Budgeting and Spending
• Income and Taxes
• Insurance
• Banking Options
• Credit and Identity Theft
• Investing and Savings
• Major Purchases( leasing, renting, ownership) Projects, activities, etc.: Develop a financial budget and helpful personal resources guide. Instructional focus: Preparing students for financial aspects of“ adulting.”
Interpersonal Relationships Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Understanding families, self, and personal development.
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding and developing healthy relationships
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Recognizing harassment, abuse and prejudice in relationships
Projects, activities, etc.: Self surveys and reflection, in depth discussions, practice of strategies to use Instructional focus: Students will develop communication skills that will improve personal and professional relationships
Honors Family and Consumer Sciences Internship Prerequisite / Selection process: Application and interview required. 3 Intended audience: Grade 12 college and careerbound students pursuing service occupation careers including; child care, cosmetology, design, interior design or fashion, education, culinary and social services Credit: Up to three credits available( 0.5 credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit per trimester for work); students enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers / internship sites Major outcomes:
• Paid work experience
• Job skill development
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